Ninja Blade

Overview

Ninja Blade is a standard power set that is a primary set for Stalkers. It is derived from the Katana power set for Brutes and Scrappers.

"Wield a Ninja Blade and master a variety of powerful Lethal attacks. A quick and elegant weapon, the Ninja Blade can reduce an enemy's Defense. The Ninja Blade is a fine blade that always has a bonus to Accuracy. Like all Stalker primary attack powers, Ninja Blade attacks can land a Critical Hit for double damage, if you are properly Hidden or if your target is Slept or Held."

Possible Ninja Blade Weapon Customizations.

Power Table

The Ninja Blade power set is available as a primary set for Stalkers. The following table shows the level at which each power is available:

	Power	Level	Effect
	Sting of the Wasp	1	Melee, Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
	Gambler's Cut	1	Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
	Flashing Steel	2	Melee (Cone), Moderate DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All)
	Assassin's Blade	6	Melee, Special DMG(Lethal)
	Build Up	8	Self +DMG, +To-Hit
	Placate	12	Ranged, Foe Placate, Self Stealth/Hide
	Divine Avalanche	18	Melee, Minor DMG(Lethal), Self +DEF(Lethal, Melee)
	Soaring Dragon	26	Melee, Superior DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockup
	Golden Dragonfly	32	Melee, Extreme DMG(Lethal), Foe -DEF(All), Knockdown

Powers

Assassin's Blade

A signature Stalker attack. This attack does superior lethal damage on its own as a frontal attack and cannot be interrupted. However, if it is executed while you are Hidden, this attack will do tremendous damage, as you impale your unsuspecting foe. This attack may be interrupted if you move or are attacked while executing this power and are hidden. Using this power while not hidden has a chance to critically hit equal to 33.3% times the number of stacks of Assassin's Focus. Using Assasin's Blade when no hidden will remove all stacks of Assassin's Focus regardless if you critically hit or not.

Damage	Special (Lethal)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	6 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage

Build Up

Greatly increases the amount of damage you deal for a few seconds, as well as slightly increasing your chance to hit.

Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	8 (Stalker)
Effects	Self +Damage, +To-Hit
Enhancements	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
	Enhance ToHit Buff
Set Categories	To Hit Buff

Divine Avalanche

You can use your Ninja Blade to parry incoming melee attacks and then quickly return the favor. Divine Avalanche does minor damage, but every successful hit will increase your Defense against melee and lethal attacks for a short while.

Damage	Minor (Lethal)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	18 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
	Self +Defense(Lethal, Melee)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Buffs
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Defense

Flashing Steel

You swing your Ninja Blade in a wide arc in front of you, slicing multiple foes with lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making him easier to hit. If executed while hidden, all affected targets have a chance to be hit with a Critical for extra damage.

Damage	Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	2 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee (Cone)
	Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Gambler's Cut

You perform a quick slash with your Ninja Blade. This attack is very fast, but deals only minor lethal damage. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage	Minor (Lethal)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
	Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Golden Dragonfly

You perform a devastating Golden Dragonfly attack that deals a massive amount of lethal damage and can even knock a foe down to the ground and reduce their Defense. The power of this attack can actually extend a short distance through multiple foes. If executed while hidden, only some affected targets may be hit with a Critical, however, there is a chance you may land a Critical hit with Golden Dragonfly even if you are not Hidden.

Damage	Extreme (Lethal)
Recharge	Slow
Minimum Level	32 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
	Foe -Defense(All), Knockdown
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	PBAoE Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Placate

Allows you to trick a foe to no longer attack you. A Successful Placate will also Hide you. This Hide is very brief, and offers no Defense bonus, but it will allow you to deliver a Critical Hit or an Assassin's Blade. However, if you attack a Placated Foe, he will be able to attack you back.

Recharge	Long
Minimum Level	12 (Stalker)
Effects	Ranged
	Foe Placate
	Self Stealth/Hide
Enhancements	Enhance Range
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	None

Soaring Dragon

You perform a powerful Soaring Dragon maneuver that deals a great amount of lethal damage, and can knock a target up into the air. This attack can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage	Superior (Lethal)
Recharge	Moderate
Minimum Level	26 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
	Foe -Defense(All), Knockup
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Enhance Knockback Distance
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Knockback
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Sting of the Wasp

You perform a standard attack with your Ninja Blade. This attack is slower than Gambler's Cut, but deals more lethal damage. Sting of the Wasp can reduce a target's Defense, making them easier to hit.

Damage	Moderate (Lethal)
Recharge	Fast
Minimum Level	1 (Stalker)
Effects	Melee
	Foe -Defense(All)
Enhancements	Enhance Accuracy
	Enhance Damage
	Enhance Defense Debuff
	Reduce Endurance Cost
	Increase Attack Rate
Set Categories	Melee Damage
	Defense Debuff
	Accurate Defense Debuff
	Universal Debuff

Historical

This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

• This set was added to the game with the original release of Stalkers in Issue 6.

External Links

• Ninja Blade for Stalkers at Titan Network's RedTomax